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Nova Scotia

Advocates say N.S. falling short on treating intimate-partner violence as epidemic

Senior Nova Scotia Officials Address Concerns Over Commitment to Address Intimate-Partner Violence Senior Nova Scotia government officials are responding to…

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Politics

First Nations child welfare advocates say work on reform deal will continue with or without Canada

First Nations child welfare advocates are committed to pushing forward with efforts to secure a new child welfare reform agreement,…

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Canada

As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts

Anti-smoking Advocates Push for Investment in Tobacco-Reduction Strategies MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates are calling on provinces and territories to prioritize…

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World

Israel is killing journalists and getting away with it, say advocates

The targeting of journalists in Gaza is just one example of the immense risks faced by those who are trying…

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Politics

Motorcycle safety advocates call for change after string of fatalities in Calgary

As motorcycle safety advocates continue to push for stronger measures to prevent rider deaths in Calgary, concerns are mounting following…

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Canada

Manitoba addictions centre offers limited treatment services for $10K monthly fee: advocates, former client

programs. But in November 2023, she was fired after raising concerns about the lack of Indigenous programming at Aurora in…

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Canada

First Nation leaders, advocates rally in Thunder Bay, Ont., to demand Bill 5’s repeal

Mary McPherson, a member of Couchiching First Nation, made a bold statement by holding up a pencil-drawn portrait of Ontario…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax’s shared e-bike, scooter pilot causing some accessibility issues, say advocates

Halifax’s new micromobility pilot program has been causing some accessibility issues for people with disabilities, specifically those who are blind…

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Health

How women’s advocates are using the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial to talk to players about consent

The sexual assault trial of five former junior hockey players in London, Ont., has garnered widespread attention over the past…

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Nova Scotia

Advocates call for increased efforts to curb youth vaping

Rob MacDonald is on a mission to prevent history from repeating itself, this time with youth vaping. As the president…

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